Heritage GIS & Remote Sensing Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Cambridge is seeking a Research Assistant in Technical GIS for a fixed-term role in the Mapping Archaeological Heritage in South Asia project. The successful candidate will manage data and utilize GIS and remote sensing methods to map archaeological sites. A first degree in a relevant field and strong GIS skills are essential. The position offers a salary of £33,002-£35,608 for 24 months. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and experience in working with geospatial datasets.

Qualifications

• Educated to first degree level in a relevant discipline.
• Excellent knowledge of GIS and Remote Sensing methods.
• Some practical experience of working with geospatial datasets.
• Desirable: Experience of mapping and analysing hydrological networks.
• Desirable: Understanding of relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the use of historical maps, GIS, and remote sensing.
• Map archaeological sites across the Indus River basin.
• Prepare data for entry into a database.
• Engage in identification of archaeological sites using remote sensing.
• Support ground-based verification fieldwork.

Skills

GIS

Remote Sensing

Data Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

First degree in Archaeology, Heritage Studies, Geography or related

Tools

GIS Software

Geospatial datasets

Job description

A leading research institute in Cambridge is seeking a Research Assistant in Technical GIS for a fixed-term role in the Mapping Archaeological Heritage in South Asia project. The successful candidate will manage data and utilize GIS and remote sensing methods to map archaeological sites. A first degree in a relevant field and strong GIS skills are essential. The position offers a salary of £33,002-£35,608 for 24 months. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and experience in working with geospatial datasets.